Thursday, 04 October 2012

Everton: Does Leon Osman deserve an England call-up?

Besides from spells at Carlisle
United and Derby County on loan, Leon Osman has been at Everton his
whole professional career and has become a true model for club
commitment and passion.

His career has had many highs and he has been
quite a consistent player when played in his most favored position,
central midfielder. Last week when Everton played Southampton, the game
showcased exactly what he is so good at. His passing was absolutely
superb, his tackling was great and, even though he is 5ft 8 and playing in
the most physical position on the pitch, he knew exactly when to
move in and around the box, which gave him his goal.

Osman’s technique
has always been something to marvel at and has helped earn the title
of a midfield maestro. However, at the age of 31, I wonder how much
longer this little wizard will be able to play in such a rigorous league
and not being of the most physically astute?

Since he signed a professional
contract with Everton in 2000, one major thing has lacked from his
excellent career - a call up to the England squad. Able to play every
positon in midfield shows that he is definitely versatile enough to fill
any holes in the England midfield, which it definitely has had through
out the years. I think this makes Leon Osman one of the most underrated
English midfielders in the league.

Maybe the fact that he is playing
at a so-called ‘small’ club like Everton diminishes his chances. If he
had moved to a ‘big’ club like Manchester United or (dare I say)
Liverpool, he in my opinion would have almost 100% been called up to
the England squad for his club performances.

The only reason I say
Liverpool is not at all because they are a ‘bigger’ club than Everton,
but rather as seen from the last Euros it is quite a bit easier to get
into the England squad when you have a past manager as the England
coach.

How someone like Jordan Henderson
gets into the England set-up when having a terrible first
season with Liverpool, while Leon Osman again shows season after season
how good he is absolutely, baffles me.

Maybe Leon missing out on a call-up to the national team is also a blessing in disguise because it an
absolute hinderance when a key figure of your starting eleven gets
picked for international duty. All the travelling and change of rotine can have an affect on a player's form. Not forgetting the risk of picking up an injury.

Osman should not give up hope at
getting a call-up to the national team, even despite his age. Especially
if he continues his very good club form.

Calling all Everton fans: Should Osman get a call-up to the England squad or are you happy for him to produce the goods solely for the Toffees? Is he actually good enough to play for England? Whatever your views, we'd love to hear from you.

Comments

Besides from spells at Carlisle
United and Derby County on loan, Leon Osman has been at Everton his
whole professional career and has become a true model for club
commitment and passion.

His career has had many highs and he has been
quite a consistent player when played in his most favored position,
central midfielder. Last week when Everton played Southampton, the game
showcased exactly what he is so good at. His passing was absolutely
superb, his tackling was great and, even though he is 5ft 8 and playing in
the most physical position on the pitch, he knew exactly when to
move in and around the box, which gave him his goal.

Osman’s technique
has always been something to marvel at and has helped earn the title
of a midfield maestro. However, at the age of 31, I wonder how much
longer this little wizard will be able to play in such a rigorous league
and not being of the most physically astute?

Since he signed a professional
contract with Everton in 2000, one major thing has lacked from his
excellent career - a call up to the England squad. Able to play every
positon in midfield shows that he is definitely versatile enough to fill
any holes in the England midfield, which it definitely has had through
out the years. I think this makes Leon Osman one of the most underrated
English midfielders in the league.

Maybe the fact that he is playing
at a so-called ‘small’ club like Everton diminishes his chances. If he
had moved to a ‘big’ club like Manchester United or (dare I say)
Liverpool, he in my opinion would have almost 100% been called up to
the England squad for his club performances.

The only reason I say
Liverpool is not at all because they are a ‘bigger’ club than Everton,
but rather as seen from the last Euros it is quite a bit easier to get
into the England squad when you have a past manager as the England
coach.

How someone like Jordan Henderson
gets into the England set-up when having a terrible first
season with Liverpool, while Leon Osman again shows season after season
how good he is absolutely, baffles me.

Maybe Leon missing out on a call-up to the national team is also a blessing in disguise because it an
absolute hinderance when a key figure of your starting eleven gets
picked for international duty. All the travelling and change of rotine can have an affect on a player's form. Not forgetting the risk of picking up an injury.

Osman should not give up hope at
getting a call-up to the national team, even despite his age. Especially
if he continues his very good club form.

Calling all Everton fans: Should Osman get a call-up to the England squad or are you happy for him to produce the goods solely for the Toffees? Is he actually good enough to play for England? Whatever your views, we'd love to hear from you.